I like Excaliburs. For years shot only Excaliburs. I hunted 14 hrs on this Wed & Thurs and 3 hrs of Friday with my BD400.
But, have been reluctant to get a faster Micro sized Excalibur, but last year got a RevX. Flemish string for forgiveness and normally 425-450g arrows. <50 shots before a broken limb.

Right or wrong, I believe that between 380 & 400’/sec rating is where the potential for a broken limb goes up significantly. That’s with the HO limbs. If your Micro Suppressor didn’t have HO limbs (may have come with them - I didn’t keep up ) , HO limbs should be more durable. If you have a spare set in your pack along with a stringer, extra Flemish string and an appropriate Allen wrench, you’ll likely never need them.

If I were buying another Excalibur, strictly because I wanted a smaller size, I’d get a Micro 380 (and use a Charger Lite).

Sorry about your failure.

 

As long as they're under warranty I'd get a new set and you'll be good to go for another decade.

It is quite disappointing though when you're ready to hunt and this happens.
Good luck gettin fixed up, and good luck out there!
✌ DF

 

If youve had it for 10 years and the limb just broke I'd buy more limbs and keep going for possibly another 10 years. Just saying..........

 

You have a valid point.

 

Whoops

 

Buy a spare set. Get your existing limbs replaced under warranty. Most likely you have CRT micro limbs. wheelsquad may have a set. He sells some cool add accessories like cheek rest and more. You might not be able to message him since you are new.
Tyler Thompson Excalibur accessories cheek rest. You might be able to find him of facebook. Post below says he has a set of micro CRT limbs for $90. Most definitely quicker than Excalibur will ship replacements and you will have a spare set.

https://www.crossbownation.com/threads/excalibur-micro-limbs.154899/?post_id=1971606#post-1971606

 

Thanks! I was able to message him.

 

He is a great guy. Did he have the limbs? Tell him hello from me.

 

Yes, got the deal done. Thanks!

 

Wow, 10 years without a limb splint. Congrats!!
I wish I could say the same with any of my Excalibur's.

 

For years, I had a M380 (the year they came out), 2 405s (the year they came out) and a BD400 (you guessed it, the year they came out). So 4 Excals, all of which were shot a lot. The limb pockets were slightly too small for the limbs, AND, the limbs were not thicker (as the improved limbs are) where they go into the pocket. So, they were being stressed with each cocking (expanding within the limb pocket - into the sharp edges), thus setting up stress fractures. Same with the early Micros.

The fix for the soon to be obsolete Matrix was to file out the interior of the pocket and for the BD was a newly cast riser with slightly larger pocket dimensions. Later, the improved limb design was introduced which stopped expansion in the pocket (thicker in the pocket area) and the way the limb is constructed combined to virtually eliminate limb breakage/splintering. The deflexed limb configuration also contributes to the smoothness (of the BD vs Matrix) of the shot characteristics of the BD. The improved limbs added about 15’/sec over the original limbs. I have more faith in the reliability of the BD line of bows than any other of the Matrix series (at same speed ratings). I expect that the BD series becomes more bullet proof going from the 400 -> 330. The BD series can be best enhanced by having : the new riser design, improved limbs, flemish string and Dr Stirrup string bumpers.

Micro series limbs are under greater stress speed for speed (compared to the Matrix/BD). Even the vaulted HO limbs found their limits , in my opinion, in the 400’/sec ranges. My sample size of 1 (RevX) left me believing Micro sized 400 ratings are somewhat parallel to the Matrix 405 and BD440, maybe, hopefully not as much. I have high hopes that the Hybrid will do well.

Just some thoughts.

 

10 years of problem free hunting, and you question the quality? If that's the case. You should absolutely stay with your Suppressor.

Replace the limbs and carry on hunting

 

No, not questioning the quality just seeing if its worth getting a new crossbow with all the changes over the last 10 years. I do question that Excalibur says only 3% of limbs break.

 

Get you a hybrid x and call it a day !

 

Is it under warranty? By all means get new limbs from Excalibur.

If you have to buy limbs, I would say do it if you like the crossbow.

Something to consider is you will need far more dollars for a new compound crossbow. Also you will need a new string and cables (plus labor at the shop) on a regular basis.

Good luck with your situation.

I have had nine Excaliburs and never had a limb issue. Only two micros though, and not the 400 fps.

 

keep hunting with that bow! you can buy a second set of limbs from excaliber, often sold as “blemished” limbs with a slightly off tint camouflage pattern or something for around $120 (last set I bought was 5 or 6 years ago so maybe a bit more now). Keep the spare set of limbs, a pre-stretched spare string or two and a stringing aid close at hand and you will likely hunt with that bow until the end of your days.

 

My opinion, it’s definitely worth getting limbs for your Micro Suppressor. You can continue with it being your main crossbow, sell it, or use it as a backup to something new. Yes there are lots of newer crossbows out there now. You just have to decide if one of them is calling your name.

 

You just have to decide if one of them is calling your name.

In my case none called. I had to look deeper beyond the Canadian border, beyond where wannabe chess players live. Found it where the eagles soar and the swat shooters live in the USA, right here in Texas in a little workshop at my home.

 

I've have three excalibur's, two of them are far older than yours. Never had a limb failure , until I bought a Rev-x. Left limb broke after 2 shots. Seems they had a bad batch of limbs, most I saw mentioned, were left. Excalibur replaced them, I also purchased a spare set. Close to 350 shots on new set. No issues. You want to get a new bow and not keep the other one. I'd still get a set of limbs for it and sell it. Keep it for back up . Or use the money towards something else.

 

Just spend $ 150.00 bucks for a set of limbs and keep on shooting my friend. Or you can just sell it to me I'll take lol.

 

I counted and I have had about 20 different bows in the last 10 years. That's embarrassing and awesome at the same time! Lol

 

It's OK Jeff, I understand.
Including compounds, I'm at 12 bows in 2 years. I'm not going back further, it's a slippery slope.

 

Excalibur warranty treated me really good when limbs broke on two of my bows a few years ago, but I’ll never have an Excalibur as my primary hunting bow again.

 

Had 6 Excals in 2 years now down to 2…

5 TenPoints in 2 years down to 3…

6 Killer Instinct bows in 3 years down to 1… It’s got splintered limbs and for sale - if it doesn’t sell it’s going to Burky for a custom RDX job this Winter…

So 17 in the last 3 years… I might have a problem but it’s the same problem I had with recurves, longbows and compounds. Figured out what I liked with the vertical bows and it leveled off much like I figure the crossbows will too… Will not go into a hunting season with one bow - have heard too many horror stories to risk that fate!

 

KI for sale here? Didn’t see it.

 

My list is to long to name all the crossbows I have owned in 12 years lol serious addiction but I love it.

 

There’s a new diagnosis CAD (crossbow addiction disorder).

I have had thirteen Excaliburs. Still own 8 plus one Kodabow. Should sell the mag 340 with ceasefire trigger.

I have never shot a crossbow with cams or wheels. I better not.

 

Might as well shoot a Hybrid-X. Bet it makes you smile

 

Will Probably be a vaccine available in the future for this CAD

 

I think you have.... ED!!!

Excalibur Disorder